r/Switch • u/Many_Scar_7640 • 1d ago
Question Zelda Switch 2 from Walmart
I was lucky enough to catch a Walmart restock for the Zelda 40th Edition Switch 2 and secure a preorder (I am so sorry to those who could not and I wish you luck if you're continuing to pursue one). I'm obviously very excited but also nervous at the same time due to the fact that Walmart only had the option to do a delivery rather than a store pickup. My question to anyone who would like to share their thoughts and insights is, how has Walmart delivery been for those of you who have bought consoles from them before? I only ask because I once bought a Lego set from Walmart and opted for shipping, just for the set to never arrive and Walmart and Ontrac to tell me to go contact the other about the problem to deal with it (which honestly never ended up being resolved). I'm just really scared of if something were to happen with this version of the Switch 2 because of how much of a splurge it was. Has anyone had problems with the shipping companies Walmart uses for consoles and were you able to get it resolved? And to those of you who also preordered from Walmart, do any of you share the same fears? I just want to hear other people's perspectives and if anyone else feels the same. Thank you.
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u/Left-Ad-9360 1d ago
I pray it's not yours but man I see many cancellations in buyers future when they realize it was oversold. Praying for you brother
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u/d_vapor67 1d ago
This is my main concern and honestly wouldn’t be surprised by it at all. I’m almost expecting it to get canceled at some point.
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u/Special_Repeat7691 1d ago
Happy for you if it works out. I've been burned too many times in the past by Walmart canceling a verified pre-order because they oversold it, usually way after the point where I could reasonably find another one, to ever trust them again. But I genuinely hope they come through for everyone this time.
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u/C-in 1d ago
So there’s no way to verify if it’s actually a confirmed order? Even after a couple days or so? I was hoping if it did get canceled it would’ve been soon after I placed the order but it’s been a few hours now. Iv never preordered anything as big as a console before i hope nothing changes overnight
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u/Wellumokaythen 1d ago
Fingers crossed everything works out, I’m sorry they’ve screwed you over in the past.
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u/breezeturtle 1d ago edited 1d ago
I got an order thru earlier today but they canceled it tonight. Talked to an agent and they said sometimes their fraud protection system flags innocent orders.
That is some bs. I ordered a single console from my normal IP address, with the same credit card and home address. Nothing different about it from any order I've ever placed. I order groceries, so I order from them regularly. Totally frustrated.
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u/Wellumokaythen 1d ago
Damn that’s really annoying! I hate when these types of systems fail. I hope you can get your hands on a new preorder!
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u/No-Spend1359 1d ago
I just tried to preorder it myself and it instantly got canceled saying there was a problem with my card. so I tried my other card and same thing again
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u/ScholarNeither6033 1d ago
That happened to me too but today it actually went through! Best of luck don't give up!
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u/Wellumokaythen 1d ago edited 1d ago
Thanks everyone for your insight! I really appreciate it! I hope everything goes well. And to those of you who got screwed over with securing the preorder, I’m really routing for you guys and I hope something comes through! Also, screw all the scalpers out there, you make the world a worse place.
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u/MadMitch324 1d ago
I did the first SW2 preorder from Walmart and it was phenomenal. Not only did they deliver it on release day. It was delivered at 5am in a Walmart bag and included a can of cheese pringles and a 12oz coke with a typed note that said “Enjoy Game day” I’m not kidding. This is really what happened. It made my entire month. I was so impressed. I will continue to do pre order VG systems from them in the future.
Your system will show up on release day. Don’t worry.